Notes from Thursday, October 03, 2010
On tap at Avery tap room.
Ar: Not what I was expecting. A hefe-like banana nose with a bit of cocoa and some spice. Surprising but very nice.
Ap: Deep red-black pour, small cinnamon head.
T: A bit awkward. Sweetness present and pleasant, but the finish is somewhat awkward and somewhat astringent.
P: Creamy medium body, soft yet lively carbonation.
O: Interesting offering, well worth sampling if you’re at the tap house. Not at all what I was expecting, though it was my first Roggenbier.

On tap @ Avery Brewery. Looks like a porter; deep brown / almost black, with a light tan creamy head. But the smell gives off more of a "Smoked" stye. Aromas of burnt wood, roasted malts, and brown sugar. Taste is subtly malty, with accompanying flavors of liquid smoke and sweet rye. Odd, but somewhat tasty.

On tap at Avery poured a clear dark reddish brown with a small lingering brown head. Aromas of carmel, rye and charcoal. Palate was medium bodied and crisp with a dry finish. Flavors of burnt carmel, rye and toffee with a smooth dry lingering rye finish.

Pint at Avery - pours a dark ruby/brown, with a soapy tan head - medium bodied and fairly creamy - mostly dry, with a bit of roast and dry cocoa character - what little sweetness there is brings with it flavors of raisin - tangy rye character is complimented by the hefe yeast, which also adds a light banana quality to the flavor - a bit of pumpernickel and light smokiness - overall, a great, sessionable rye beer - nice.

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